Bar Manager

The Ivy Collection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discount

Birthday day off

Pay via app tools

Wellbeing & safety support

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a Bar Manager to lead beverage service across our venues in the UK. You will welcome guests, craft cocktails to high standards, train staff, and contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

We require at least 2 years' experience, excellent English, and a charismatic, professional approach. Join a leading restaurant brand with a supportive team and strong guest-focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Bar Manager role.
• Skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Friendly and professional with charisma and flair.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to licensing, health & safety, and fire procedures.
• Welcomes guests, takes orders, makes recommendations, and serves drinks.
• Support revenue-generating initiatives and meet budgeted sales targets.
• Assist in staff training and liaise with senior management to develop key team members.
• Coach and supervise staff during service to maintain exceptional standards.

Skills

Cocktails

Spirits

Customer service

Job description

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We’re searching for a passionate Bar Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards:

• Enjoy the Ivy Magic as a Guest: Enjoy an employee dining discount across The Ivy Collection, so you can experience the restaurants you help bring to life.
• Your Birthday Celebrated: Enjoy a guaranteed day off on your birthday, giving you the time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the occasion your way.
• Get Paid, Your Way: Through the app, you can make use of practical tools and guidance to help you earn, learn, save, spend and borrow with greater confidence.
• Always-On Wellbeing & Safety Support: Support should always be there when it matters most. That is why we offer 24/7 confidential wellbeing and safety support, whenever you need guidance, reassurance or practical help.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Access discounts on hundreds of retailers, plus health, entertainment, travel and more

Key elements of your role as a Bar Manager:

• Adhere to all legal requirements regarding weights and measures, licensing laws, health, and safety as well as fire procedures, ensuring these are always adhered to.
• Welcoming customers, taking drink orders, making recommendations, and serving exquisite drinks that delight our guests.
• Support the implementation of revenue-generating initiatives and follow budgeted sales targets.
• Assisted in staff training and liaised with senior management to develop key team members.
• Guide, coach, and support staff during service to develop teamwork and ensure the standard of service is always exceptional.

About you:

• You have at least 2 years + experience in this role
• You are skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills
• You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.